FAG SS2160 Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal

Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal for Ford and Toyota

FAG SS2160 is a steering gear worm shaft seal built with a nitrile sealing material and a metal spring seal type for controlled sealing performance. With a 1.26 in bore diameter, 1.264 in outside diameter, and 0.75 in width, this seal is sized for specific steering gear applications across Ford, Dodge, and Toyota vehicles.

Key Features

• Part number SS2160 for steering gear worm shaft sealing applications
• Nitrile sealing material for resistance to fluid exposure in steering systems
• Metal spring seal design for consistent sealing contact
• Dimensions: 1.26 in bore diameter, 1.264 in outside diameter, 0.75 in width
• Cross-reference: Gates 7473 for the same application
• Also referenced as 19x32x8 and Schaeffler Global Number 413 2160 100

Detailed Description

FAG SS2160 is a steering gear worm shaft seal engineered to match vehicle-specific requirements for sealing the steering gear assembly. The nitrile sealing material and spring-loaded metal seal construction are selected to help maintain a tight seal at the worm shaft, where contamination control and fluid retention are critical. This part number SS2160 is listed for a wide range of applications, including Ford F-150, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford E-Series vans, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Colt, and Toyota Celica, Corona, and Pickup models.

Compatible With 1995-2001 Ford F-150, 1999-2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1995-1999 Ford F-250, 1983-1995 Ford F-350, 1983-1993 Ford E-150 Econoline, 1983-1993 Ford E-250 Econoline, 1983-1993 Ford E-350 Econoline, 1984-1993 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, 1983-1991 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon, 1981-1983 Dodge Challenger, 1971-1983 Dodge Colt, 1983 Ford E-100 Econoline, 1983 Ford E-100 Econoline Club Wagon, 1983 Ford F-100, 1977-1981 Toyota Celica, 1975-1981 Toyota Corona, and 1975-1978 Toyota Pickup.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Steering gear fluid leakage at the worm shaft
• Contamination from dirt, dust, and moisture entering the steering assembly
• Loss of grease or lubricant from the bearing area
• Wear caused by degraded sealing at the steering gear
• Service replacement for aging Ford, Dodge, and Toyota steering components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the bore diameter, outside diameter, and width against the original seal before installation. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly and inspect the steering gear for shaft wear, scoring, or contamination that could affect seal life. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, and model, since SS2160 is used across multiple steering gear configurations.

Quality Assurance

FAG designs seals to meet vehicle manufacturer specifications and works with suppliers to maintain quality standards for steering and wheel-end sealing components. SS2160 is built for demanding sealing conditions where fit, material selection, and dimensional accuracy matter.